International Business Stock Options Expiring on 21st of March 2025

IBM Stock  USD 227.41  0.49  0.22%   
There are currently no option contracts written on International Business Machines. The International Business option chain provides detailed quote and price information for the current International Business Machines option contracts. It shows all of International Business' listed puts, calls, expiration dates, strike prices, and other pricing information.

International Business Maximum Pain Price across 2025-03-21 Option Contracts

Max pain occurs when International Business' market makers reach a net positive position across all International Business' options at a strike price where option holders stand to lose the most money. By contrast, International Business' option sellers may reap the most after selling more options than buying, causing them to expire worthless.
No Max Pain Price
Check out Risk vs Return Analysis to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in International Business Machines. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in bureau of labor statistics.
Please note that buying 'in-the-money' options on International Business lessens the impact of time decay, as they carry both intrinsic and time value. So, even if International Business' value remains static through the expiration date, the investor can sell to close an 'in-the-money' option to avoid a potential loss. However, in-the-money International Business contracts are usually more expensive to enter than their out-of-the-money counterparts. So keep in mind that while the payoffs on an in-the-money trade can be high, the investors could ultimately experience a more consequential loss if International Stock moves the wrong way.

International Current Options Market Mood

International Business' open interest and total value indicators provide investors with the necessary information to digest the overall options buildup for its expiring contracts. In addition, it helps International Stock's traders understand whether a recent fall or rise in the market is unreasonable and if the time has come to take contrarian positions. These ratios are calculated based on options trading volumes and current open interest.

Put-to-Call Volume

Most options investors, including buyers and sellers of International Business' calls and puts, are not very successful. It is estimated that an average options trader loses somewhere between 80% to 90% of the time. International Business' option open interest and volume spread between outstanding puts and calls are regarded by many investors as reliable indicators of the overall future market direction.

Rule 16 of the current International contract

Base on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that International Business Machines will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.0% per day over the life of the 2025-03-21 option contract. With International Business trading at USD 227.41, that is roughly USD 0.0. If you think that the market is fully incorporating International Business' daily price movement you should consider buying International Business Machines options at the current volatility level of 0.0%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.
  

International Business Selling And Marketing Expenses Over Time

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International Business Market Cap Over Time

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International Total Stockholder Equity

Total Stockholder Equity

19.62 Billion

At this time, International Business' Total Stockholder Equity is very stable compared to the past year.

International Business Corporate Directors

Andrew LiverisIndependent DirectorProfile
Alex GorskyIndependent DirectorProfile
Michelle HowardIndependent DirectorProfile
David FarrIndependent DirectorProfile
When determining whether International Business is a strong investment it is important to analyze International Business' competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact International Business' future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding International Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Risk vs Return Analysis to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in International Business Machines. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in bureau of labor statistics.
You can also try the Economic Indicators module to top statistical indicators that provide insights into how an economy is performing.
Is IT Consulting & Other Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of International Business. If investors know International will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about International Business listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.141
Dividend Share
6.66
Earnings Share
6.85
Revenue Per Share
68.106
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.015
The market value of International Business is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of International that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of International Business' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is International Business' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because International Business' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect International Business' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between International Business' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if International Business is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, International Business' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.